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removal of pitman arm

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by CJ5Doc, Jun 23, 2009.

  1. Jun 23, 2009
    CJ5Doc

    CJ5Doc Member

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    Maybe dumb question..... what is the best way to take off the pitman arm from the steering box down shaft?
     
    CJ5Doc, Jun 23, 2009
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  2. Jun 23, 2009
    unclebill

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    i did it today

    a pitman arm puller.
     
    unclebill, Jun 23, 2009
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    unclebill

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  4. Jun 23, 2009
    Jobhater

    Jobhater A man without a Jeep

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    I think you can get one from the local car parts store. Utilize their tool rental program. Its free! (Well, after you return the tool it is.)
     
    Jobhater, Jun 23, 2009
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  5. Jun 24, 2009
    CJ5Doc

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    Thank you .... that was a quick answer
     
    CJ5Doc, Jun 24, 2009
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  6. Jun 24, 2009
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Be careful. Sometimes they come off like a shotgun blast. Be sure no body parts are inadvertently just below the pitman arm!

    I usually spray the splines liberally with PB Blaster or Kroil.
    Put on the puller.
    Get if fairly tight.
    Put a hammer against the pitman arm close to the splines, and smack that hammer with another hammer. (For some reason, this is said to transfer the shock more effectively than simply striking the pitman arm itself with a hammer.)
    Crank a little bit more on the puller, repeat hammer smack.
    Repeat until the arm comes off.
    It may come off with a bang and considerable force... :shock:
    Keep your body parts out of the way!
     
    lynn, Jun 24, 2009
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  7. Jun 24, 2009
    unclebill

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    i left the nut on.
    i just loosened it .
    that way it didnt go flying.
     
    unclebill, Jun 24, 2009
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  8. Jun 24, 2009
    nwedgar

    nwedgar Now with TBI!

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    Lynn, something tells me that you have some bruises or scars to prove this.

    Thanks for the tip...I'll be removing mine as well pretty soon so I'll remember.
     
    nwedgar, Jun 24, 2009
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  9. Jun 24, 2009
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    I was fortunate, learned from the mistakes of others. No scars from that particular job.
    There are others, however... ;) :D

    Good point there by UncleBill, I forgot about that. If you can, leave the nut on the shaft engaged by 3-5 threads. That will prevent the arm from flying (the puller will still probably fly/drop off, but not as forcefully as the arm would)
     
    lynn, Jun 24, 2009
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  10. Jun 24, 2009
    CJ5Doc

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    Thanks for the advise..... I'll have my 16yo "know it all" son start the project tonight.
     
    CJ5Doc, Jun 24, 2009
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